Lerwick Dental Practice has called for a public meeting to be held following its announcement to deregister some of its NHS patients. In a statement…
READ FULL STORYWork is needed to be done to the Gilbert Bain Hospital “immediately,” after survey works highlighted the deteriorating condition the ageing building is in. NHS…
READ FULL STORYFriction between NHS Shetland’s director of dentistry and Lerwick Dental practice has restricted the services on offer to patients. Lerwick Dental Practice made the claim…
READ FULL STORYDental care in the isles was thrown into turmoil this week when a major practice announced it was de-registering NHS patients. The decision by the…
READ FULL STORYDental teams are urging people to “get to know your mouth” to help tackle rising cancer rates.
READ FULL STORYA long-running group that supports stroke victims has marked its first 20 years. Shetland Stroke Support Group was established in 2004 to provide practical support…
READ FULL STORYA focus on “grow your own workforce” has helped the health board slash its spend on agency nursing cover by almost a half.
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland’s annual review will take place this month, giving the public an opportunity to hear about what the health board has in store over…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland is looking to change that narrative around the “complex issue” of suicide. Today (Tuesday) 10th September, is Suicide Prevention Day, which is observed…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland has been warned there may be contaminated cocaine circulating in the Northern Isles. Shetland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (SADP) today (Friday) issued a…
READ FULL STORYNHS Shetland’s public health team is providing guidance following a rise in viral andrespiratory infections, typically associated with the winter months in Shetland. In a…
READ FULL STORYPatients have begun to benefit from the new MRI scanner – and say it is “so much better” than before.
READ FULL STORYThe health board has confirmed it is reviewing health centre staffing levels after almost 500 people signed a petition calling for a GP’s reinstatement.
READ FULL STORYModular sections of the new MRI building have begun to arrive – after the project was twice delayed by weather and ferry disruption.
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